We're getting married!

Our story began on August 20, 2021, when a simple connection through social media unexpectedly turned into something truly special. What started as casual conversations quickly grew into a meaningful friendship. We spent hours talking day and night, laughing, learning about one another, and finding every excuse to spend time together. Before we even realized it, seeing each other almost every day had become the best part of our routine. By October of 2021, Amanda began to feel that our friendship was becoming something more. Not long after, Brianna began to feel the same and our bond continued to deepen. In March of 2022, our story officially changed forever. During Brianna’s hotel birthday celebration, while friends were getting ready to head out to dinner, Amanda pulled Brianna aside and asked the question that would mark the beginning of our next chapter—asking her to be her girlfriend. Brianna, overwhelmed with excitement and joy, said yes without hesitation. Over the next three years, we built a life full of memories, adventure, and love. We traveled to new places together, creating memories in places like Mexico, on a cruise, during countless trips to Boston, and our yearly summer tradition in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Each trip brought us closer, teaching us how to grow together and cherish every moment side by side. In October of 2024, we took another big step and moved into our very first apartment together. Shortly after, our little family grew when we adopted our two cats, Maple and Leo. Together, we learned how to blend our routines, support one another, and become proud parents to our two fur babies, filling our home with love, laughter, and plenty of cat hair. In May of 2025, Amanda planned the surprise of a lifetime. What Brianna thought was just a getaway turned into the most unforgettable trip to Buffalo, New York. On the first day, Amanda surprised Brianna with a visit to Niagara Falls—a place Brianna had always dreamed of seeing. After viewing the beautiful falls, we wandered through the charming town of Ontario, Canada, soaking in every moment. On the second day, after breakfast at a cozy cafe, Brianna spent the day getting ready for what she believed was simply a dinner reservation. Instead, Amanda led Brianna to Letchworth State Park, surrounded by breathtaking waterfalls and mountain views. There, with a photographer quietly capturing the moment, Amanda asked Brianna to spend forever with her. Through tears of joy and overwhelming happiness, Brianna said yes. That evening, we celebrated our engagement with a candlelit dinner, hearts full and futures intertwined. From a chance connection to a lifetime commitment, our love story is built on friendship, laughter, adventure, and unwavering support. We cannot wait to continue this journey together, hand in hand, creating a lifetime of memories—and we are so excited to celebrate the beginning of forever with the people we love most.